Kylie Jenner Inspired Makeup Look / 90's Lip

No matter how hard we try, we can't really avoid reading about the Kardashians and seeing them in the media. They are absolutely everywhere and even someone like me, who couldn't care less about 'celebrities' gets a little bit of inspiration from them sometimes. After all, they are famous for their flawless makeup and I am a makeup addict. The latest Kardashian craze is the 'Kylie Jenner Lip' which is basically a 90's inspired nude lip. I gave it a go and  paired it with a very subtle brown and beige smokey eye, winged liner and big lashes.

August Favourites

I skipped a month in favourites, but I am back with some skincare, bodycare, makeup and fragrance gems I have been loving in August. Hide your bank cards, haha :)

DHC Premium Lipsticks

DHC Premium Lipsticks* (£13.00 each, currently £11.00)

I am absolutely obsessed with the DHC Cleansing Oil and I know that their skincare has many fans worldwide, but I didn't have a clue that they also do makeup. In fact, absolutely stunning makeup! Just look at those lippies! They are gorgeous! 

Plus size gal wardrobe basics/essentials

I might wear dresses when I want to look girly etc, but most of the time I wear a 'mummy uniform' which consists of black leggings, a longline t-shirt or cami, a waterfall cardigan and flats. Add a topknot to that and you have my signature look, haha :) There are things in my wardrobe I simply cannot live without, so I decided to put this little list together and tell you why you need them in your life. I included some pieces from standard ranges (up to a size 18) and some from Asos Curve (18-28), as I buy from both.

GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment Review

GlamGlow SuperMud Clearing Treatment* (£37.00)

After trying a small sample of this mask, I was over the moon when a full size jar arrived in the post. I was actually planning to buy it myself, but I was kindly sent the product by the lovely people at www.cosme-de.com who are also offering my readers a discount code! (more details at the end of the post)

Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier Huile Gourmande Oil

Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier Huile Gourmande Oil* (100ml, £16.83 RRP: £25.50)

I am a big fan of the Roger & Gallet Bois d'Orange Dry Oil and Roger & Gallet fragrances, so I had a feeling that I will adore their new release. I have a soft spot for anything fig or blackcurrant scented and the deliciously fragranced Fleur de Figuier Oil contains both! Oh my... it is divine! 

Fashion Monday #3 / Leopard Print Dress & Bowler Hat

Today's outfit is one of my favourite pattern/colour combinations: black and leopard print. I am also giving a bowler hat a go, but I am still unsure about it. 

August Love Me Beauty Box

 My August Love Me Beauty Box* (£10.00 +P&P) features four full size items and I am very pleased with most of them. I received three makeup products and an eye cream and I wanted to share my first impressions with you.

My Most Used Makeup Products

 There is nothing I love more than photographing brand new lipsticks or palettes, but... today I want to talk about my most used and well loved makeup products. The ones I either used up, repurchased, hit the pan on or simply used every single day since I got them . Are you ready for some recommendations?

Sale Purchases: Fashion & Beauty

I am the queen of sales... seriously, most of my wardrobe was bought with a massive discount and I very rarely pay full price for any of my clothing. I like spending, but I also like saving. Here are some of my recent purchases, most of them ordered this weekend, so they are not with me yet. I placed orders with Asos, House Of Fraser, New Look and Feelunique. 

Elizabeth Grant 7 Piece Collagen Collection Offer and Giveaway on my Facebook Page

If you have a soft spot for luxurious skincare in stunning packaging, you will love the anti-ageing Elizabeth Grant 7 Piece Collagen Collection*. Ideal World TV are currently having a 'Bank Holiday Bonanza' and the offers are hard to resist. This beautiful set is worth £183.94, but you can buy it for only £39.99(free p&p). Is it worth it? I think so! 

Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Makeup Collection

As a die-hard Pulp Fiction fan and a massive Urban Decay enthusiast, I actually screamed from excitement when this collection landed on my desk. I haven't been that excited about makeup in a long time. Some might find this collab weird, but I am OBSESSED and I will treasure it forever! I watched the movie about a 100 times (or more), danced like Mrs. Mia Wallace with my girlfriends at every single party after requesting THE SONG, I even had a huge Pulp Fiction poster on my wall years ago and... I still listen to the soundtrack every time I am in the car.... Ooooops... Anyway, enough about my obsession... The Pulp Fiction Makeup Collection by Urban Decay is now available in US and will be launching in UK on the 1st of September to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie and it is obviously limited edition. 

My Little Box UK

I recently received my third 'My Little Box' in the post and I can finally share some more details with you, as the UK launch is just around the corner (September). Why should you be excited?

3 Refreshing Drinks With Alpro Coconut

As a self confessed coconut addict, I couldn't wait to give Alpro's new coconut milk a go! Armed with a cocktail shaker, a sparkly martini glass, a blender and a booklet full of yummy recipes, I was ready to try some new flavour combinations. 

Fashion Monday #2 / Stylist Pick Outfit

As promised, I have a fashion post for you this Monday :) And... it is a 'proper outfit post', which means unflattering full length body shots by my husband.... I obviously included some snaps I took myself too :) I was kindly sent two pieces from www.stylistpick.com and I styled them with my own accessories etc. Let me know what you think.

New bedroom bits and decor refresh

I get bored of my home decor easily and I like changing things quite often. From a big selection of bedding to new throws and bits and bobs for the home, I spend too much time and money on it... Oooops... That's why I decided to finally say goodbye to the stripy wallpaper we had in the master bedroom (see it in THIS post) and change it to something more neutral.

All-Bran 5 Day Challenge + Giveaway

While your diet may be relatively healthy, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are getting enough fibre to maintain good digestive health. I am a healthy eater,who consumes lots of fresh fruit and veg, beans, nuts etc, but... being on a weight loss journey and reducing the size of my portions means that sometimes I can miss out on the fibre. That's why I agreed to take the All-Bran5 Day Challenge.

Joan Collins Timeless Beauty

 If you are a fan of luxury makeup, you will absolutely love the Joan Collins Timeless Beauty Makeup Line. The packaging is breathtakingly beautiful and the formulas are lovely too. I have been obsessed with the small selection of products I received to try out and I now have far to many Joan Collins gems on my wish list.

Sigma Gel Liners and Liner Brushes

I am a liquid liner gal, but I quite like gel formulas too. The Sigma Beauty Gel Eye Liners* are the newest addition to my stash and as a lover of the winged liner look, I couldn't wait to try them out. 

ELF makeup look: golden smokey eye & peachy lips

When it comes to makeup, I adore many high end products, but... I also love  cheaper options, including some real gems from E.L.F.  I especially like ordering from them , during their 50% off sales :) To create this makeup look, I used E.L.F. products only and I went for a golden smokey eye, peachy lips and glowy cheeks.

Vichy Idealia Eyes Review

I am a big fan of Vichy Idealia Life Serum* and BB Cream*, so the release of Vichy Idealia Eyes*(£23.00) got me seriously excited. I have been using the eye cream and serum for the past 4 weeks (morning and night) and my skin absolutely loves this combo!

Fashion Monday #1

Hi everyone. If you follow me on instagram, you might have seen my outfits already, but I think I am finally ready to start sharing some OOTD posts on the blog. I am not sure if the photos will be taken with my DSLR or just my phone/ipad, but I am not too fussed about it to be perfectly honest. I get my fashion inspiration via instagram every single day, so I am perfectly fine with mirror selfies. What do you think?  Anyway... After the amazing response from many lovely ladies on instagram, I decided to introduce a 'Fashion Monday' feature to the blog, to mix things up a bit. I am getting fed up with writing about beauty 95% of the time and I want to branch out to other areas of blogging. Change is good, right?

Win £500 of John Lewis Vouchers in British Gas History Of Home Competition

I am not ashamed to admit that I keep almost every nostalgic item, because I find it really hard to part with things that mean something to me, or remind me of certain people, moments etc. It is just the way I am :) That's why I couldn't be more excited about giving you an opportunity to enter this fantastic competition hosted in cooperation with British Gas. The prize is absolutely amazing and the lucky winner will receive £500 worth of John Lewis vouchers! How can you enter?

Non-Beauty Favourites/ What I've Been Up To

I feature my beauty favourites on the blog almost every month, but to be perfectly honest, I have even more 'non-beauty' favourites, especially food related ones :) haha. I also very rarely include  lifestyle updates, so today's blog post is a mixture of both, plus a virgin mojito recipe I promised to share :) 

August Birchbox UK (review and video)

As a big fan of beauty boxes, I was very excited to open  my travel themed August Birchbox* (£10.00 +P&P). I haven't seen any sneak peeks before it arrived and I didn't even expect one in the first place, so it was a total surprise :) As soon as I lifted the lid, I spotted two products I knew I will really enjoy, but the remaining two didn't disappoint either.

Marlenha Flourish Moisturiser Review

Marlenha Flourish Moisturiser* (£49.00)

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you might remember my review of the Marlenha Petal Delicate Eye Serum. I am still using it and I absolutely love it. I was kindly sent the Flourish Mosituriser to try 6-7 weeks ago and again, I am really impressed with the formula. 

Citizen M Hotel Glasgow (review +vlog)

Last month, I celebrated my 27th birthday and it was my first night (2 nights actually) without my son! He is 3 years old and I have watched him every single day and night for the full 3 years of his life and I am really proud of myself! Anyway... After many months (ok...years) of trying to 'cut the cord', I finally left Zachary with his grandparents overnight and spent 2 nights with my husband in Citizen M Hotel Glasgow.

Clarins #YouOnlyBetter Makeup Looks

When it comes to high end makeup, Clarins are definitely my favourite brand. I absolutely adore their products, so I couldn't be more excited about sharing this post with you. I took part in the #YouOnlyBetter campaign and recreated three of the simple makeup looks, featuring Clarins core line of products. There is no need for brushes or other tools and the video tutorials make things even easier.

Latest In Beauty Mio Box

 Latest In Beauty Mio Body Beautiful Discovery Box* (£16.95, plus p&p)

I am a sucker for beauty boxes. I just love them. They are usually amazing value for money and this new collab between  Latest In Beauty and Mio is a great offer for those who like to look after their body inside and out! 

My first Bioslimming Wrap

Losing weight/inches is something I have been trying to do for the past 3 years and it is much harder than I expected. I am not talking about a couple of pounds here... I was slightly overweight when I fell pregnant, so after 9 moths of eating far too much (it was all healthy stuff FIY) I ended up huge and my stomach was insanely big at 42 weeks. Yep - I was 2 weeks overdue as well... Unfortunately I ended up bigger than ever, with tons of stretch marks and some loose skin after having Zachary and I am not exaggerating when I say that I am planning a tummy tuck after my next pregnancy. I am nowhere near my goal yet and like most people, I have my ups and downs, but to help me feel better in my own skin, I decided to give the Bioslimming treatments a go. I didn't expect miracles and I was just happy to treat my skin to some TLC it deserves, but... I was amazed with the difference after just one Bioslimming wrap at Westfield Complementary Health in Mauchline.